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Newton Chinese Language School
SAT I Math
Ms. Yun
Dear Student,
I am pleased to welcome you to my SAT I
math class of the 2011-2012 school year at
Newton Chinese Language School. This
brochure highlights some of what we will
be doing in our math class this year as well
as some of the expectations I have for all
students.
Objective
At the end of this course, you will be
able to
 Know what to expect on SAT test
day
 Learn special math test-taking
strategies
 Solve SAT math problems
involving
1. Number and Operations
2. Algebra and Functions
3. Geometry and Measurement
4. Data Analysis, Statistics, and
Probability.
SAT Review Books (math)
What You Need to Have (by Monday,
9/18/11)
 Pencils—You must have a pencil
every day in class (only pencils
will be allowed for math
assignments!)
 Notebook---You will need a
notebook for key concepts, lesson
objectives, and notes.
 Binder—You will need a 1.5”
binder with pockets for vocabulary,
SAT math tricks, Do Now sheet,
homework, quizzes, and tests.
 Dividers—You will need 4
dividers with tabs labeled: Do
Now, homework, quizzes, and
tests.
 Paper—You will need lined 3-ring
paper for your binder.
 Calculator—You must have a
scientific calculator.
Optional, but Highly Suggested:
 Graphing Calculator—TI 83 Plus
 Colored Pencils or Markers—It
will be helpful if you have colored
pencils or markers for class
projects and highlighting notes.
Teaching Method
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Identify the hole or weakness
students may have, then make an
appropriate plan ----go over the
contents covered by SAT I math
systematically, or just focus on the
weakness points.
Explain topics from several angles
to deepen understanding
Teach the critical thinking skills
that the standardized tests are
measuring and provide easy
explanations of how to apply them
Focus on teaching students the
most effective and fastest problemsolving methods.
Teach the appropriate strategies for
estimating and eliminating the
absurd answer choices when
"guessing" is needed.
Diagnose bad math habits that
impact solutions and suggest
practice techniques to avoid them
Policies
Classroom Rules:
 Follow teacher’s directions.
 Do not disrupt class.
 Be polite and courteous to others.
 Stay seated and on task.
 Do not throw or toss anything.
 No eating, drinking, or chewing
gum.
 No profanity.
Class Notes:
 All class notes must be taken by all
students unless otherwise specified.
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Before returning to class, students
should REVIEW class notes and
test themselves on at lease one of
the problems of that day to make
sure they remember what they
learned.
Assignments:
 Homework often contains the
following parts:
 Test yourself / review
class notes
 Book work
 Worksheets
 Others
Class Format
Class will generally follow this agenda:
 Do Now
 Daily objective and agenda
 Teacher–instructions/Modeling
 Student–guided
instruction/Practice
 Assessment/Closure/summary
 Dismissal
Tests and Quizzes
 There will be many timed practice
tests.
 Practice test will always be
announced at least 1 week in
advance.
 Quizzes may be announced or
unannounced.
How to Do Your Best on the SAT
 There is No substitute for studying.
 Practice may not make perfect, but
it definitely helps.
 The Official SAT Question of the
Day: register online at
collegeboard.com to receive the
daily question, hint, and
explanation by e-mail or by
visiting the site for free.
 Click this link for SAT math
practice questions from test maker:
http://www.collegeboard.com/stud
ent/testing/sat/prep_one/math.html
 For reviewing math concepts
covered by SAT, click link:
http://www.collegeboard.com/stud
ent/testing/sat/prep_one/math_revi
ew.html
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Teacher’s Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and master’s
degree in physics from China
Mater’s degree in Education from
Umass Boston
Certified Math, physics, special
education, and Chinese teacher.
Full time Boston public high
school math and physics teacher
10 years of SAT I math, SAT II
math , and middle and high school
math competition preparation
teaching experience
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9 years high school, middle school
physics and math teaching
experience in China
6 years of education research on
effective teaching and learning
methods on middle/high school
physics and mathematics (Beijing
Institute of Education)
Extensive private tutoring
experience
Very patient and love teaching
Contact Information
Any questions, please feel free to contact
me via email yjyun917@yahoo.com, or by
phone at 617-325-9864.
There is a will, there is a
way!
Practice makes perfect!
Together we can!
800 is waiting for you!